ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactive disorder

Biological condition that makes it hard for any child or adult to sit still,
​concentrate and control impulsive behaviors
​11% of kids ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. About 6.4 million kids in the USA.

ADHD inside the Classroom

What skills are affected
​ by ADHD

  • Kids with ADHD have trouble making and keeping friends
  • Kids with ADHD have trouble planning, thinking and staying organized
  • Kids with ADHD loose notebooks, assignment sheets which makes it harder for them to complete assignments and homework
  • Kids with ADHD loose track of their own thought process
  • kids with ADHD struggle with breaking down assignments, starting and complete chores.

Treatments

 Medicating students who have ADHD without medicine includes 
making adjustments in the environment to promote more successful social interactions. Such adjustments include creating more structure and encouraging routines.
Creating routines for children with ADHD  may need help in organizing their lives. Therefore, some simple interventions to try for those students who have ADHD include:
  • Create a schedule. Make sure your child has the same routine every day. The schedule should include homework time and playtime. Post this schedule in a prominent place in the home.
  • Help your child organize everyday items. Work with your child to have a place for everything. This includes clothing, backpacks, and school supplies.
Children with ADHD need consistent rules that they can easily follow. When your child follows rules, he or she should be rewarded.

Strategies & Resources

Meeting the Needs of Students with ADHD
​ADHD & Kids 
14 Signs of ADHD
Back to School for Kids with ADHD  
Creating A Positive Learning Environment 
School Success Kit for Kids with ADHD
Executive Functioning and What it's all about 
ADHD and Sleeping 
ADHD Treatment 
Managing ADHD with Medication
Does Meditation help with ADHD
Questions about ADHD Medication  ​